Pets

Dog licenses for 2022 mandatory, available

MILFORD, PA ― Pennsylvania dog owners can now purchase 2022 dog licenses from their county treasurer’s office. State law requires that all dogs three months and older must be licensed by …

The rooster that started it all

Before we owned 25 chickens, there was only one lone rooster whose name would become Roosty. Roosty was the very first of many birds at Breezy Acres Mini Farm, and whenever he is talked about, it …

Get your dog licensed at county treasurer’s office

MILFORD, PA ― Pennsylvania dog owners can now purchase dog licenses for 2022 from their county treasurer's office. State law requires all dogs three months and older to be licensed by …

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Adventures with Francis

Meet Francis! This furry guy is a 10-year-old half-Nigerian Dwarf and half-Boer-bred goat. Francis was brought to the farm in 2011 when he was one year old and became part of the family instantly. He …

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Hay’s not just for horses!

November greetings, friends! As the chillier weather keeps heading our way, the previously luscious green fields that the animals spent their summer days grazing on are now turning brown and …

Sunflower seed treats

I don’t know about you, but our animals at the farm love this time of year. With treats like pumpkins, corn and husks, and even sunflower seeds, our furry and feathery friends are very content …

Zena Warrior Princess Chicken

Autumn greetings from all the animals at Breezy Acres Farm! We are currently preparing for all things fall, loading up on hay bales, mucking pens, and trimming hooves. Soon it will be time to treat …

A decade of Daisy

Happy county fair season, and good luck to all the 4-H individuals showing off their animals this year! This last July was particularly unique, not only because it was Daisy’s 11th birthday, …

Staying cool this summer

It’s finally summertime and the animals have been feeling this heat, especially those few days when the temperatures reached more than 90 degrees. When the weather is as hot as it has been, …

Pet lovers, written in the stars

Are you a pet lover, and is it in your chart? Astrologically, the sixth house (H6) is related to pets. Anyone who’s a pet lover usually has many planets there, and they simply love their …

Meet Milo

Hello and happy June! Our animals at the farm are thriving. They’re exceptionally active right now in our vast green fields with the stunning weather we have been having. Not only are the …

Pet Care

Managing Pet Anxiety Amid Transitioning Routines

by Darris Cooper, CPDT-KA (NAPSI)—As students return to in-person learning and pet parents gradually begin to spend more time outside the house, pets around the country are having to adapt to new …

Blackie’s second chance

Arrival of spring and hatching chicks

Traveling with your pets

6 Tips for a Pet-Friendly Vacation

(Family Features) Whether it's a quick weekend trip to visit relatives or a well-researched camping trip, inviting the whole family - including the four-legged family members - is possible.

Getting a new pet?

Expert Tips for Welcoming a Kitten

Whether you’re fostering or adopting a kitten, learn how to give your kitten proper care during her first weeks and months with you with this advice from the experts at Royal Canin.

Getting a new pet?

Expert Tips for Welcoming a Kitten

Whether you’re fostering or adopting a kitten, learn how to give your kitten proper care during her first weeks and months with you with this advice from the experts at Royal Canin.

Budgeting for pets: How to prepare for ongoing and unexpected expenses

(BPT) - Sixty-seven percent of U.S. households own a pet, or about 85 million families, according to the American Pet Products Association (APPA). This number is poised to increase because many …

4 questions to ask before getting a new pet

(BPT) - One good thing about 2020? More people are fostering and adopting pets who need homes. And during the holidays, pet adoption increases even more because families have more time away from work …

Safety first: Tips for pet-proofing your home

(BPT) - Welcoming a four-legged friend into your family is an exciting time for everyone, but puppies, kittens, dogs and cats can easily find themselves in serious trouble while exploring their new …

Just for cat lovers

5 Ways to Give Your Cat a Purr-fect Life

With playful and spunky personalities, cats are known for keeping people entertained. Whether they’re breaking the internet in the latest viral video or making pet parents smile with a spontaneous snuggle, feline friends can be a constant source of joy.

5 fun ways to keep your cat entertained at home

(BPT) - Thanks to the pandemic, many people have gone from working in an office to working from home, giving cat owners a chance to spend more time with their furry friends. With all this extra time, …

Limited Space, Big Love: Solutions for Cat Lovers in Tight Quarters

(NewsUSA) - With more and more people moving to urban areas or just looking to minimize and simplify their lives, small-space living is on the rise. This trend toward scaling back is great news for …

Get Curious About Your Cat's Health

Adopting and fostering pets continues to trend as people across the nation add furry friends to their families for company during these unprecedented times.

More Pet Stuff

6 Tips to Keep Pets Safe and Warm This Winter

(Family Features) Just as people prepare their homes, cars and families for extreme temperatures and weather events of winter, it's important to remember pets' needs this time of year. As cold weather sets in, consider these tips to prepare and ensure your pets are warm and happy throughout winter.

4 Tips for First-Time Pet Owners Around the Holidays

(Family Features) Many first-time pet parents are ready to celebrate the holiday season with their furry friends, but it's important to remember celebrating with pets introduces new things to be aware of to help keep things jolly. Consider these tips to help keep your cuddly companion safe and healthy this holiday season.

The Benefits of Dogs in the Workplace

(Family Features) As many pet parents return to the office in the new year, they are looking for ways to continue spending time with their furry friends during the workday. Consider these benefits of bringing pets to work, including boosting happiness and relieving stress.

4 Helpful Tips for Flying with Pets

(Family Features) As many consider flying again, consider these helpful tips to help make travel a more seamless, pet-friendly experience.

4 Ways Pet Parents Can Stay Close to Their Pets Coming Out of the Pandemic

(Family Features) Whether living, working, playing or traveling, pet parents want to keep their cats and dogs close.

Keeping People and Pets Together

(Family Features) Consider the results of this report that examined the relationships pet parents developed with their pets in 2021 as well as their hopes and concerns for the year ahead.

5 Ways to Go Plant-First with Your Pet

(Family Features) If everyone takes collective, small steps toward a greener world, it can help better the planet - dogs can help, too. If you're looking to try a plant-first lifestyle for you and your dog, consider committing to these simple tips.

4 Ways to Help Make Sure Your Cat is Healthy

(Family Features) For all the love and enjoyment they bring, it's important to keep them happy and healthy, and there are many ways to help ensure cats live healthy lifestyles. Consider these tips and tricks to help keep your feline companion healthy.

5 Tips to Safely Celebrate Halloween with Your Pets

(Family Features) Whether heading to a party, celebrating on social media or greeting little ghouls and goblins at home, getting the entire family - including the four-legged family members - involved in the Halloween festivities can be the biggest treat of all.

3 Ways to Live a More Sustainable Life with Your Pet

(Family Features) One of the main responsibilities eco-conscious pet parents face is making sure their dogs and cats are happy and in good health, while carefully striking the balance between their pets' needs and sustainable practices. Consider these tips and tricks to live a more conscious lifestyle with your furry companion.